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restringent

adj, noun — 2 senses

restringent

adj

Etymology From Latin restringens.

1

Obsolete astringent; styptic

restringent

noun

Etymology From Latin restringens.

1

Obsolete A restringent medicine.

  • Vinegar is vulgarly reputed a potent restringent1699, Gideon Harvey, The vanities of philosophy and physick:

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